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48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage
It's hard to talk about your problems, but sometimes, someone else breaking the ice can help. And despite one in five Americans suffering from a diagnosable mental illness, this is a topic which many feel uncomfortable facing.
These celebrities have all publicly admitted that they have mental health issues, have sought help, and want those who also suffer from similar problems to seek treatment.
Are you surprised by any of these revelations? Are any of them particularly inspiring?
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MissyMelissa 9 years ago
Thank you for sharing this as it helps the rest of us to not allow our mental heath to define us. I am proud that I am able to manage my mental health on most days. I lived in shame for years and felt so alone with the enormity of mental health issues I have struggled with - BPD, dyslexic, eating disorders, addiction, depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation. We need more of these as I am one of the lucky ones who managed to find help and now hold a degree in Counselling and help others...I am proud of my journey. x
KatieJohnson 9 years ago
I appreciate the article, however I do feel celebrities with different types of disorders should be here. Depression is almost like the 'glamorous poster child' of mental illness when it comes to the media. What about eating disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, dissociative identity disorder, panic disorder....I could go on.
NicoleKou 9 years ago
I think its unfair to say depression is the glamorous poster child of mental illness. Its a great thing that more celebrities are coming out saying they have depression, it just shows how prevalent depression is in our society and as such addresses stigma and highlights the needs for more services. In terms of people coming out regarding the other mental health concerns you mention maybe people still arebt comfortable talking about because of the stigma associated, i mean only now depression is being spoken about yet its so common, it must be so much harder to speak about the other illnesses.
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MissyMelissa 9 years ago
Thank you for sharing this as it helps the rest of us to not allow our mental heath to define us. I am proud that I am able to manage my mental health on most days. I lived in shame for years and felt so alone with the enormity of mental health issues I have struggled with - BPD, dyslexic, eating disorders, addiction, depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation. We need more of these as I am one of the lucky ones who managed to find help and now hold a degree in Counselling and help others...I am proud of my journey. x
KatieJohnson 9 years ago
I appreciate the article, however I do feel celebrities with different types of disorders should be here. Depression is almost like the 'glamorous poster child' of mental illness when it comes to the media. What about eating disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, dissociative identity disorder, panic disorder....I could go on.
NicoleKou 9 years ago
I think its unfair to say depression is the glamorous poster child of mental illness. Its a great thing that more celebrities are coming out saying they have depression, it just shows how prevalent depression is in our society and as such addresses stigma and highlights the needs for more services. In terms of people coming out regarding the other mental health concerns you mention maybe people still arebt comfortable talking about because of the stigma associated, i mean only now depression is being spoken about yet its so common, it must be so much harder to speak about the other illnesses.
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